Clear guidance for people struggling with addiction and for their families Alcohol dependence is not a problem that can be solved with arguments, control, or shaming. It is an emotional, biological, and behavioral condition that requires patience, consistency, and a professional therapeutic approach. In the article “Alcohol Dependence – Mechanisms, Psychology, Examples and Professional Therapeutic […]
Essence and Definition of Codependency The term “codependency” emerged in the United States during the second half of the 20th century and was initially used in communities working with alcoholism treatment. The concept became widely adopted thanks to the work of therapists in the Minnesota Model, who observed that the loved ones of people with […]
WHAT IS ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE (My therapeutic perspective on working with alcohol dependence is based on my experience in the Bilani Therapeutic Community.) Alcohol dependence is a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drinking, loss of control over the amount consumed, and continued use despite negative consequences. It is not a “lack of character” but […]
When the relationship starts to hurt A relationship is never static.It breathes and changes; it moves through moments of closeness and silence, laughter and tension, and the longing to find each other again. Sometimes we speak less and stay quiet more. Other times we argue over small things and don’t understand why.It feels as if […]
In recent years, there has been an unprecedented rise in complaints related to brain function —chronic distraction, weakened focus, poor memory, and even fatigue when reading short texts. And this is not limited to people over 50; young and middle-aged adults are even more affected.We are no longer talking about temporary tiredness or stress — […]
Do You See the World This Way? Some people perceive their world in rigid, divided categories – liked vs. disliked, success vs. failure.In reality, the world is far more complex than that.That’s why the answer to such a question cannot be simple or universal. If you struggle with the feeling of being “unlikable,” there are […]
(by Petya Bankova, psychologist) The idea of psychotherapy is still surrounded by many misconceptions. These myths often prevent people from seeking help in time, even though therapy can be the key to deeper self-understanding and a more fulfilling life.Here are nine of the most common myths about psychotherapy – and the truth behind them. Myth […]
If you live with the feeling that something isn’t right – even when everything looks fine on the outside – you’re not alone. Many people, regardless of age, profession or circumstances, live with an experience that’s hard to explain but even harder to endure: constant anxiety. It’s that inner noise that never stops.That tight knot […]
Introduction: The World You Don’t Choose No one imagines becoming the parent of a premature baby. No one dreams that the first embrace will be replaced by beeping machines, that the first photos will be taken in the intensive care unit, that the first prayer will not be for joy, but for survival. I have […]
As a practicing psychologist in Bulgaria, I often see this question arise — not only from clients, but even among professionals. The confusion largely comes from the fact that diagnostic systems vary. The DSM, widely used in the US, and the ICD, more common in Europe, do not always classify disorders in the same way. […]
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